by Caitlin Childs | Nov 18, 2015 | Donor Newsletter
The LGBTQI Giving Circle of Community Foundation Sonoma County has recently made 5 grants to non-profit organizations that serve the needs of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, and Intersex (LGBTQI) residents of the region. The special grants were...
by Caitlin Childs | Nov 18, 2015 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Social Security changes may affect us all. Are you discussing these changes? At a recent seminar for professional advisors hosted by the Community Foundation, Stephanie Curry, from Pacific Life, presented an overview of Social Security which knocked the socks off our...
by Caitlin Childs | Nov 18, 2015 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Melissa Kelley, Co-founder of Impact 100 Redwood Circle is just about to lead more than 125 members through the process of making a $100,000 impact grant. This is a phenomenal accomplishment considering the new giving circle began earlier this year. Melissa was...
by Caitlin Childs | Oct 29, 2015 | Donor Newsletter
Community Foundation Sonoma County’s Sonoma Valley Fund knows how to throw a party! This year, they have celebrated 26 of the communities brightest volunteers through their Star Volunteer awards. Volunteers were included from many – if not most – of...
by Caitlin Childs | Oct 28, 2015 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter
Ty Cobb’s strategic approach to giving contradicts everything we know of him. His journey to assess the needs of a community, perform due diligence, and set specific and personal giving criteria preceded many other philanthropists in his time. Today, we recall Ty Cobb...
by Caitlin Childs | Oct 28, 2015 | Advisor Newsletter, Donor Newsletter, Early Childhood Education, Featured Stories, iRead, Professional Advisors Newsletter
Access to education is a basic human right and essential in ensuring that all children are able to meet their greatest potential. Early Childhood Education allows children to have equal footing when they begin their educational careers. In Sonoma County, only 39...
